Durin Mining Technologies

Durin Mining Technologies

Senior Controls Engineer

El Segundo, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$50kDetected 182 days ago
RoboticsPLCControls

About the role

  • Everyone is an owner, so as the company grows, your equity grows too.
  • You'll have the freedom and resources to try new things and iterate quickly.
  • We also offer 100% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are paid for when you're at headquarters, and we can help you find housing nearby.

Responsibilities

  • Implement state machines, PID loops, and interlock matrices in IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder, FBD).
  • Commission control systems on physical rigs: wiring checkout, I/O validation, drive tuning, field debugging.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to define sensor/actuator requirements and ensure reliable integration.
  • Design alarm handling, recovery routines, and HMI interfaces for drillers.
  • Support networking and fieldbus integration (EtherCAT, CANopen, OPC UA).
  • Travel to test sites for commissioning and field support (~20-50%).

Requirements

  • Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • 5+ years of experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of fieldbuses (EtherCAT, CAN, Profibus, Modbus) and industrial networking.
  • Strong debugging instincts and ability to rapidly troubleshoot I/O, sensors, and motion issues.

Nice to have

  • Experience with drilling rigs, mining equipment, robotics, or other heavy machinery.
  • Knowledge of safety PLCs, SIL/PL standards, and functional safety certification.
  • Background in both PLC controls + embedded/robotics software.
  • Prior work on automation systems that integrate with edge/cloud telemetry.

Compensation

  • This role will pay $150,000-$180,000, plus equity, so you have a real stake in Durin's success.
  • Aside from base compensation, we invest heavily in our team.
  • You'll have the freedom and resources to try new things and iterate quickly.
  • We're a high-growth company without middle management, which means fast decision making and the ability for you to own major initiatives from day one.

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